The lilac color in interior decoration has not lost its relevance over the centuries. Embodying sophistication and spirituality, it is most often used for classical, baroque and rococo interiors.
Features of using curtains in such an interior
Choosing curtains for a room with a lilac background requires a subtle and competent approach:
- It is preferable to use complex color combinations of halftones. Several components make it possible to achieve original transitions and an unusual, attractive interior.
- In a lilac interior, you should not choose purple curtains - they visually make the room smaller.
- Warmth-coolness and clarity of the dominant color in the room are crucial when choosing textile colors.
Using golden or silver thread curtains as an addition to the main curtains, you can achieve an interesting and unusual effect.
- The texture of the fabrics depends on the size and lighting of the room. The use of massive curtains that block daylight in a lilac interior is not recommended.
- The smaller the room, the more modest and lighter the curtain model should be. In small rooms with insufficient lighting, you can get by with tulle curtains without curtains.
- Contrasting frills and lambrequins are used only in spacious rooms with fairly high ceilings.
General recommendations
Today there are practically no boundaries in interior design. However, it is necessary to observe certain design nuances so that the textiles fit harmoniously into the overall style of the room. There are quite a lot of shades of the same color, so you need to be careful when combining them. The same goes for different colors. Designers advise choosing no more than 3 basic shades to decorate a room. If multi-layer curtains are used, then at least one layer should match the wallpaper in color.
The abundance of patterns visually overloads the room. If there is no specific stylistic idea, then it is better to choose the option when the pattern is either on the curtains or on the walls. The most popular combination is wallpaper with a large pattern and a plain curtain fabric.
It's no secret that curtains can visually change the geometry of a room. Light shades seem to bring the window closer, dark shades move it away. However, a lot also depends on what color the curtains are chosen for the walls. For small rooms it is not advisable to use contrasting combinations. It will seem that there are a lot of different parts in the room, and this will create a cluttered effect. It is better to choose textiles that are close to the color scheme of the walls. Curtains should not be too colorful or heavy. It is better to give preference to light, airy fabrics. But the spacious rooms are not so modestly decorated. If the curtains repeat the shade of the walls, the room will become gloomy and boring.
The location of the windows should also be taken into account. When there is not enough light in a room, dark wallpaper and textiles will make it even gloomier. Transparent fabrics and light shades will add light. In addition, it is better to decorate northern windows with textiles in warm and bright colors. Excess light in a room usually occurs when the windows face south or east. Curtains in cool shades, as well as thick drapes, will help darken the room a little.
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The style of the room is also important. Rich colors, multi-layered textiles and an abundance of patterns are more suitable for rooms in the Baroque or Empire style. Fabrics must match the sophistication of the finish. For these areas it is worth choosing curtains from expensive materials.
For modern trends of high-tech or minimalism, light, plain textiles are selected. The metallic sheen of the fabrics goes well with these styles. Country and Provence require natural fabrics. Most often, textiles in these directions have a geometric or floral pattern.
Variations
The lilac background looks different depending on the lighting, the color of the flooring, and the color of the furniture. Proper lighting is very important here. There should be no dark corners or poorly lit areas:
- To achieve maximum illumination, it is advisable not to cover the windows with thick fabric. Central lighting is complemented by table, wall, and pendant lamps.
- For interiors in soft lilac tones, light furniture colors are optimal: cream, white, milky. Curtains are chosen to match the furniture.
- On a clear, rich lilac background, dark furniture colors are better suited: from light brown to dark gray. An interesting addition could be decorative elements in bright green or light green. Curtains are suitable in bright and rich colors.
- For flooring, it is preferable to use a color scheme that matches the color of the curtains - this will add additional space and airiness to the room.
Basic Rules
Before you finally decide on the color and style of curtains, you need to pay attention to the basic points that should always be taken into account in this matter:
- the smaller the room, the more modest the curtains should be chosen for it;
- a darkened room will become visually brighter if the curtains are made of light and light fabrics;
- Excess sunlight in the room can be hidden using curtains in cool shades. For example, in a room with lilac wallpaper, gray or silver curtains will look great;
- bright orange or yellow textiles can make a room warmer and more comfortable, but slightly reduce the space visually.
These rules should always be taken into account when designing window openings in any room.
Optimal color combinations
Wallpaper in a delicate lilac color looks very gentle and elegant, so curtains that match them will be no less elegant. The tone of the curtains will largely depend on what shade of lilac you chose for the walls. You should also take into account the general style of the room, because the curtains should fit naturally and organically into it.
So, you can choose one of the following options:
- Lavender wallpaper will go well with fuchsia or French rose colored textiles. An interior made in similar shades will acquire strict shapes and depth. To make the room brighter, choose mint or soft blue curtains;
- Pale lilac wallpaper will be perfectly complemented by curtains of richer shades. So, to create a stylish romantic interior, choose curtains of coral or cherry color; for a bright and warm room, choose shades of lemon or orange. Curtains in the color of coffee with milk, complemented with exquisite gold threads, will help you create a formal atmosphere in the room;
- wallpaper in a rich lilac shade will be best combined with curtains in contrasting colors: brick red, chocolate, white, etc.
Plain or patterned
Against the background of monochrome walls, curtains with patterns, prints, ornaments, and appliqués look better:
- A large pattern is suitable for large rooms; in small ones, small patterns are chosen.
- Striped patterns are trending - wide, narrow, longitudinal, transverse.
- Abstract drawings and geometric patterns emphasize the modern style of the interior.
If the lilac walls are not monochrome, but with some kind of pattern, it is better to choose plain curtains, combined models, and double-sided options.
- cool tones of curtains in sunny, warm rooms with patterns of lemon, salmon, and coral shades.
- Contrasting floral prints in rich chocolate color on a cream background are one of the traditional solutions for rich lilac color.
Bedroom decoration
The combination of lilac and green (as well as orange and yellow) is a bit harsh and can destroy the coziness created. For bedroom decor, it is better to use a beige palette - the tone of the eternal classics of the bedroom.
Textural contrasts will create more comfort:
- molds, swags and vertical curtains;
- matte wallpaper and shiny curtains;
- light tulle combined with weighty curtains;
- rich color but transparent texture.
The following ideas will help bring more comfort to your bedroom:
- snow-white curtains in combination with a light design;
- thick curtains are combined with wallpaper with images of the plant world;
- textured wallpaper with ornaments will make an excellent combination with plain light curtains;
- wallpaper of dark colors (for example, indigo) will be softened by the haze of tulle;
- gray shades combine restraint and sensuality at the same time.
The design of a bedroom that uses:
- patterns with a predominance of vegetation, geometry and the depiction of certain elements;
- Japanese style, known for floral lilac motifs;
- rich colors;
- a combination of three pastel shades - beige, gray, and lilac.
Interior Applications
Lilac interiors are especially popular for spacious apartments and country houses.
Hall, living room
For the Empire and Rococo styles, luxurious curtain models are relevant: Austrian, London, French. Exquisite architectural lines and arched openings are emphasized by curtains made of silk, velor, brocade in milky and cream shades.
Sliding curtains in metallic color will support the extravagant ambience of a modern avant-garde style living room.
Bedroom
The color of the curtains is selected along with pillows and bedspreads. In large rooms, patterns with wide stripes in rich tones of mustard, light green, beige, and chocolate look advantageous.
Large colorful and floral patterns and draped curtains with tiebacks are appropriate for a classic bedroom.
Curtains in smoky grayish tones are selected for a cozy bedroom in a Scandinavian style.
Children's
Delicate, washed-out shades of lilac create a carefree, calm background that is so important for a child's room. Combined curtains of gray and lilac paired with white, pink, light beige create magnificent combinations against this background.
Kitchen
Snow-white furniture facades and textured curtains to match will emphasize the purity and tenderness of lilac walls. A fashionable solution is the same lilac floral prints on curtains, blinds, walls and furniture.
Harmonious color combinations
Designers for the pair “lilac wallpaper - curtains” offer color combinations:
Tone on tone
Shades of varying intensities within the violet spectrum
Combination with a white palette
Subtle lavender and white light decoration
Combination with contrasting colors.
Tone on tone is a combination for small rooms where contrasts are undesirable. It is difficult to choose this combination perfectly: it is better to take curtains a little darker or lighter than the wallpaper.
Purple color is good in patterned curtains and multi-layer combinations.
Inspirational photo of textiles for a lilac room
Shades of white - used in the classic design of lilac interiors with wooden furniture.
A delicate combination of lilac, mixed with coffee, with milky foam bedspread and white wooden furniture
The table shows which shades of lilac work well in contrasting pairs .
| Shade of lilac wallpaper | Primary harmonizing color | Additional shades |
| warm pinkish watercolor (purple) | yellow-green (lime) | turquoise, peach |
| neutral, with gray haze (lavender) | pale yellow (lemon) | beige, emerald |
| cool shades (violet, plum) | light yellow-orange (beige) | coral, light green, blue |
The lilac palette gives the most expressive combinations with citrus yellow and watercolor emerald.
Palette of lilac colors fading into blue
Swamp-colored curtains combined with lilac walls
Types of premises where they are used
The lilac background is quite popular in design:
- Cafes, restaurants, banquet halls, hotels - with decorative elements in silver, white, bronze tones. The luxurious atmosphere is emphasized by complex curtains with draperies, lambrequins made of silk, brocade, satin, organza or veil.
- Furniture stores, children's goods stores - floor-length curtains of deep colors are used against a bright lilac background. The freshness of a light lilac tone is emphasized by curtains of pure shades with a rich pattern.
- Offices, offices, creative agencies and studios - against a lilac background, catchy elements of bright mustard, lemon, mint shades are required. Curtains are functional, lifting and comfortable: roller, Roman, pleated, Japanese.
In an interior with a lilac background, there is always the opportunity to experiment and find your own unique solution.
Apartment interior with lilac accent:
